Preserving Attribute Values: Converting KML to Shapefile

The developed function is designed to facilitate the seamless conversion of KML (Keyhole Markup Language) files to Shapefiles while preserving attribute values. It provides a straightforward interface for users to effortlessly import KML data, extract relevant attributes, and export them into the widely compatible Shapefile format. The package ensures accurate representation of spatial data while maintaining the integrity of associated attribute information. For details see, Flores, G. (2021). . Whether for spatial analysis, visualization, or data interoperability, it simplifies the conversion process and empowers users to seamlessly work with geospatial datasets.


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install.packages("KMLtoSHAPE")

0.1.0 by Nobin Chandra Paul, 2 years ago


Browse source code at https://github.com/cran/KMLtoSHAPE


Authors: Nirmal Kumar [aut, cph] , Nobin Chandra Paul [aut, cre]


Documentation:   PDF Manual  


GPL (>= 2.0) license


Imports raster, stringr, sf

Suggests knitr, rmarkdown, testthat


See at CRAN